Category: Sports
Coco Gauff’s Competitive Spirit Drives Her Success
Coco Gauff has something that transcends forehands and backhands. She has the heart of a champion. And she is the fifth Black American to win the U.S. Open, joining Althea Gibson, Serena and Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens.
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Naomi Osaka: A New Profile in Courage
In winning her second U.S. Open championship, 22-year-old Naomi Osaka made a statement that had...
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Barbara Hillary, 1st Black Woman to Visit North and South Poles, Dies at 88
Not one for boring trips with boring people, Barbara Hillary became hooked on adventure travel...
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Summer Safety Tips to Heat-Proof Your Workout — and Life
The days are long and gorgeous, and the bright summer sun beckons. But whether you are a top-notch...
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Althea Gibson Featured in CBS Sports Documentary
Long before Venus and Serena Williams, Billie Jean King or Arthur Ashe picked up a tennis racket, Althea Gibson reigned supreme on the court, winning 11 Grand Slams and roughly 100 other titles worldwide.
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At 13, Cori Gauff Wants to Be Greatest Tennis Player — Ever
Cori “CoCo” Gauff aspires to be the greatest tennis player ever, and she just may have the game, moxie and perfect role model to make it happen.
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Madison, Sloane, Venus Make History at U.S. Open Championships
For the first time ever, three of the four women playing in the women’s singles semi-finals were African American – Madison Keys, Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams.
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‘A Beautiful Thing’ — Serena Makes History With Venus
While many of you were sleeping, Serena Williams made history again by winning her 23rd grand slam at the Australian Open in Melbourne. It was yet another sister act against Venus Williams, and they both came to play.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to Honor 1st Woman
Claire Smith had no problems going into American League locker rooms while covering baseball for...
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Women to Watch at the Olympics
African-American women made history long before the start of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games...
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Fierce Fridays: 5 Ways to Survive the Super Bowl — Plus, Super Fast & Easy Treats
If you’re admittedly clueless about football or consider the biggest day on the gridiron the...
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Win or Lose, Serena Williams Is a History Maker & Gender Breaker
Serena Williams has redefined the phrase “play like a girl” perhaps more than any...
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Inequality Is an Underlying COVID-19 Risk Factor
African Americans are contracting the coronavirus at an alarming rate, accounting for up to 70% of deaths in some areas. Is there hope? Yes, there are things that we can do, Dr. Melissa Clark explains. Click here to read.
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